Merced, CA Obituaries

Lola Mae Hendricks, born on March 8, 1937, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 88. Lola Mae Hendricks was a resident of Merced, California.

Larry Beasley Cowan, born on November 29, 1947, in FT WORTH, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 78. Larry was a resident of Merced, California.

Charles Henry Tatum, 67, of Merced, CA, died in Merced, CA 11/17/2025. He was born in Merced, CA on July 14, 1958, to Charles and Elaine Tatum. Charles attended Weaver Elementary and Merced High schoo...

With his family by his side and while the sun was setting in Hawaii, George Edwards Hinds, Jr., peacefully passed from this life on November 16, 2025, after battling cancer. He was born in Quantico, ...

Cynthia Marie Benavidez August 23, 1976 – November 15, 2025 Cynthia Marie Benavidez brought light, laughter, and love wherever she went. Born in Oxnard, California, to Oscar Benavidez and Patricia “B...

Christel Mae Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1934, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to William Buford Clark and Gladys Fay Kilgore, and moved with her famil...

Peggy Anne Faretta, born on July 15, 1939, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a resident of Merced, California.

Lillian Snyder Roman passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 78. Lillian was born on December 26, 1946. She was a resident of Merced, California.

Julia Perez Pelcastre, born on September 22, 1936, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 89. A visitation will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, located at 1490 B Street, Merce...

Joe Mark Pedrozo was born on April 24, 1955, at Mercy Hospital in Merced, California, to Joe and Barbara (Silveira) Pedrozo. A proud Portuguese son, born on a dairy in the heart of the San Joaquin Val...

Olga Roberta Reyes, a cherished and beloved resident of Merced, California, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on June 24, 1960, Olga was known for her honesty, hard-working natur...

Christopher Raymond Prine December 9, 1963 - November 4, 2025 Christopher Raymond Prine, 61, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. A devoted husband...

Lawrence John Hernandez, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Merced, California. Born on December 11, 1957, in San Bernardino, California, to the late Harry and...

Alicia Ontiveras Flores was born August 18, 1960, and passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 65. She was a CNA/Caregiver from age 16 to 50 years old. Alicia began her life purpose with caring...

Lillian Mary Kemp, born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 92. Lillian was born in East Dubuque, Illinois where she lived for 47 years, before moving to M...

Mary Leona Lemons October 5, 1947 – November 3, 2025 Mary Leona Lemons peacefully entered eternal life on November 3, 2025. Born on October 5, 1947, Mary lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, ...

Dorthy Gen Baldridge, born on October 12, 1948, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 77.

Sandra Frances Johnston, born on March 20, 1952, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 73. Sandra was a resident of Oakdale, California.

Maria Teresa Banaga of Atwater, California, formerly of Planada CA passed away on October 30, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1940, in Fontana, CA to the later Carlos and Carmen Ybarra. Maria is s...

Bobby Carroll Gobbell Sr., surrounded by his children, passed away early morning October 29, 2025. Bob was born in Waynesboro, TN., to Junior Repp and Ruth Gobbell, sisters Betty (Pringle) and was pr...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we remember Lupe Padilla Septien, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and godmother, who passed peacefully on Monday, October 27...

Helen Elizabeth Hansen Mostad peacefully entered her heavenly home on October 27th 2025 at the age of 94 years. She was born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota on June 17, 1931 to her Danish immigrant parents A...

Emery “Rusty” Preston September 24, 1949 - October 26, 2025 Emery Russell Preston was born in Merced, CA on September 24,1949 to Melvin and Marian Preston. He lived on the family homestead in the foo...

Virginia Louise (Searles) Marcotte, of Merced, California, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2025, at the age of 101. One cannot mention Virginia, “Ginnie” Marcotte without thinking of her pass...

Lisa Marie Zaragoza was born in Merced, California on September 29, 1968 and passed away in Merced, California on October 20, 2025 at the ag of 57 years. Lisa was preceded in death by her daughter, C...

Dana Marie Duxbury, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Merced, California. Born on July 26, 1961, in the state of California. Details for the Celebration of Life are forthcoming. Throu...

Jacksynn Lily Reynolds, a bright light whose spirit defied every obstacle, peacefully passed away on October 17th, 2025, at Stanford Hospital, surrounded by the loving embrace of her family. Born in ...

Pedro Acosta Quintero, born on April 12, 1957, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 68. Pedro was a resident of Merced, California.

Jou Yang was born on July 5, 1970, in Xabluan, Laos, to Nhia Houa Yang and Song Lee. In 1975, at the young age of five, she and her family were forced to flee their homeland due to the turmoil of the ...

Travis Leonard Beavers, 94, of Merced, California, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. He is lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren, Adrianne Burkart, Alexis Ostarello, and Travis H. B...

David Gonzales, affectionately known as “Yogi,” was born on January 28, 1949, in Merced, California. He passed away peacefully at his home in Merced on October 5, 2025, at the age of 76 surrounded by ...

David Lovato III was born on August 9, 1967 in California to David Jr. and Irma Lovato, who passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2025 in Merced, California. David was a valued employee at...

October 19, 1936 - September 26, 2025 Heinz Herbert Guth, 88 of Merced, California, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on October 19, 1936, in Breslau, Ger...

Anita Gonzales Segura February 25, 1942 – September 26, 2025 Anita Gonzales Segura, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, stepped peacefully into eternity surro...

Lucy Fatima Gasaway was born August 2, 1964 in Rosais, Sao Jorge, Acores to Mike and Olivia Barroso. She went home to be with God surrounded by her loving family September 28, 2025. She is preceded i...

Maria de Los Angeles Flores falleció el 25 de septiembre de 2025 a la edad de 68 años. La visita se llevará a cabo en Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, ubicada en 1490 B Street, Merced, CA 95341, ...

Patsy “Pat” Jane Keltner May 27, 1947 – September 25, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Patsy “Pat” Jane Keltner, who entered into her Heavenly Father’s loving pea...

A Rosary Service for Baby Lomeli will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 519 W 12th Street, Merced, California. A Funeral Mass will occur Thursday, Octob...

Aaron Stephen Beck was born on January 23, 1993. He lived in Atwater California for his first five years before moving to Merced. He went to school at Sheehy Elementary, Cruickshank Middle School, whe...

Lynn was born on February 4,1948 in Fresno, California to Lawrence and Lois Delano and she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 25, 2025. Lynn was a loving Wife, Mother, Si...

Hazel Carline Smith passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 18, 2025, at age 100. She was born September 26, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carl and Bessie Smith. Carline retired ...

Pacita Dela Pena passed away peacefully with the grace of God and in the loving presence of her family on September 21, 2025, in Merced, California at the age of 89 years. Pacita was born to Pantale...

Thomas Mark Weed May 14, 1946 – September 20, 2025 We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Mark Weed on September 20, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Husband of 56 years, father of ei...

John F Clarke, age 98 passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. A graveside service for John will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at San Joaquín Valley National Cemetery...

Nancy Vitato, 88, of Merced, CA, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2025. Nancy was born on July 19, 1937, in Ojai, California, and moved to Merced with her parents and sister, Sue, at the age...

Gloria M (Ornelas) Cuadros July 21, 1938 - September 11, 2025 A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away in the comfort of her home on September 11, 2025. She was born to J...

Jimmy J. Porta January 10, 1936 - September 8, 2025 Jimmy J. Porta, whose life journey began on January 10, 1936, in Watsonville, California, completed his journey on September 8, 2025, in Merced, C...

Richard Manuel Fragnito-Lira “Dickie”, (78 Years) born January 15, 1947 in Merced, California passed away on September 7, 2025 peacefully at his Shop with wife Josi, at his side holding his hand. He...

Joseph Marks Souza Jr., a Merced resident for many years passed away on September 8, 2025 in Merced, California at the age of 82 years. Joseph was born to Joe and Mary Souza in Merced, California on ...

Judith Lea Keegan July 3, 1942 – September 3, 2025 Judith Lea Keegan, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Piggott, Arkansas, Judith spent...